YEARLY HIGH
4.1032 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.6076 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8659 NOK

2023 WST to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 4.1032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.6076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4956 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6795 to the December average rate of 3.7559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.1032 was up 4.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,516 NOK
2022 Average 17,959 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 18,038 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,477.77 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.0326
3.6474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NOK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8609, compared to 3.8708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.3118 NOK (High: 3.9194 / Low: 3.6076). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0684 NOK (High: 3.9831 / Low: 3.9147).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3118
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1851 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 3.9673) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2964 (+8.07%).

2023 Avg (May) 3.9673
2022 Avg (May) 3.6709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8024 3.6287 3.6795
February 3.8701 3.6657 3.7990
March 3.9886 3.8420 3.9047
April 3.9168 3.7717 3.8549
May 4.1032 3.8534 3.9673
June 4.0705 3.8522 3.9598
July 3.9487 3.6497 3.7746
August 3.9462 3.7297 3.8531
September 3.9831 3.9147 3.9466
October 4.0680 3.9441 4.0005
November 4.0079 3.7887 3.8943
December 3.9194 3.6076 3.7559